Media Statements

The Palaszczuk Government is funding a $1.8 million trial aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for commercial freight users on the Mount Isa Line rail corridor.

The Gabba’s reputation as the fortress of Australian Cricket has become more intimidating for the touring England team here for The Ashes, with a 1.8 metre statue of former captain Allan Border unveiled at the stadium precinct.

History has been made with the appointment of the first woman to lead Queensland’s peak multicultural body.

The Queensland Government has extended the deadline for expressions of interest in its job-creating Rural Economic Development Grants program so flood-affected primary producers don’t miss out.

International travel restrictions are no barrier to trade with the Queensland Government launching its second virtual agriculture and food trade mission - this time to Korea.

The Mon Repos Turtle Centre’s dedication to turtle conservation and research has been rewarded, with the centre being recognised as one of Australia’s best ecotourism experiences.

The State Government has released details of the health mandate taking effect from December 17.

Queensland’s rental sector will benefit from improved compliance and better renting outcomes for all parties thanks to a suite of new initiatives announced by the Queensland Government.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland borders will re-open to domestic hotspots from 1am, Monday December 13.

More than 5,000 pies, 20,000 buckets of chips and 180,000 litres of beer have been trucked into The Gabba as final preparations begin for one of the great rivalries of international sport.

After the outstanding success of the ban on a variety of single-use plastic items in September this year, Queenslanders are now being asked to have their say on what single-use plastics should be banned next.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is urging Queenslanders to put plenty of local seafood on the menu during the coming festive season.